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Focusing on the Pacific region, the program brings you interviews with leaders, newsmakers, and people who make the Pacific beat.
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Surviving Papua New Guinea conjoined twin Sawong is in an induced coma recovering from surgery; his medical condition is critical but stable at a Sydney hospital.
Surgeons at the Sydney Children's Hospital have successfully separated Papua New Guinea conjoined twins Sawong and Tom. Tragically, one of the twins, Tom, passed away following Sunday's emergency surgery. to keep-up-to-date on the happenings in the Pacific.
Papua New Guinea conjoined twins, Tom and Sawong are at the Sydney Children's Hospital for urgent medical treatment after they were airlifted from Port Moresby.
Bougainville's bid for independence from Papua New Guinea has moved a step closer, with both sides agreeing that the 2019 referendum results will be tabled in parliament by June next year.
Australia, PNG and Indonesia will today hold their first ever defence ministers meeting, just a few months after Canberra signed landmark security agreements with both Jakarta and Port Moresby. Also, Kokoda landowners call on the Kokoda Track Authority to spruce up the World War Two trail to make it more enjoyable for tourists.
The Fiji government tables a bill with the aim of returning ownership of marine resources, including surfing waves back to the customary iTaukei people.
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka opens up on what drove him to stage a military takeover in 1987 at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Also, Palau's government issues a notice asking government workers to volunteer eight hours of labour over Christmas as budget woes continue.
Surfers wanting to catch a wave in Fiji could soon have to pay for the privilege as the government moves to repeal a unique law that opened access to tourists and locals alike. Also, fears gold prices could fall as PNG hands down its national budget.
Brisbane Broncos icon Darren Lockyer has taken a page out of Hollywood's playbook by buying a second-tier British rugby league club. Lockyer has recruited several Papua New Guinean internationals hoping they can lift the Broncos out of obscurity.
Australia and Solomon Islands have made little progress on a $190 million package to expand the Pacific nation's police force. The high-profile initiative was announced more than a year ago but Solomons' Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says the two countries still haven't signed a pact to implement the deal.
It is budget day in Papua New Guinea, with all eyes on the Treasurer who will hand down the national budget before parliament. The 2026 budget, according to Prime Minister James Marape will be a reflection of the government's priorities.
A new report finds more than 60 per cent of Papua New Guinean women have been abused by their partners - more than double the global average. Also, a climate agreement receives mixed reviews as COP30 comes to a close.
Familiar faces are returned to Tonga's parliament, after half of all voters stay home on election day. Australia's government finally confirmed it was dropping its joint bid with the Pacific, to host next year's COP 31 UN Climate Talks.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says Pacific island nations are discussing a 'Plan B' if Australia loses its bid to host next year's United Nations climate summit, COP31. Also, thousands march on the streets of Belem to demand stronger action from world governments to limit carbon emissions.
Tonga's Electoral Commissioner, Pita Vuki says high levels of migration mean voter turnout is likely to be low on polling day. Also, The Solomon Islands government makes it easier for foreigners to do business in the country in hopes of attracting new investment.
All-time rugby great and former Manu coach Sir Michael Jones is full of pride, with his son Niko lining up for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium, but he's also fearful should the Manu lose about the devastating impact on rugby in Samoa.
Samoa's new prime minister bans the country's only daily newspaper from covering his press conferences, accusing it of publishing misleading articles. Also, there's questions as to wether Tonga's democratic reform has progressed.
Vanuatu's prime minister speaks out against a a controversial by-law banning women who are menstruating from preparing or selling food. Also, Vanuatu's parliament moves to prevent foreign security advisors from country's like Australia, New Zealand or China from being stationed in police compounds or in government offices.
The Shefa provincial council comes under fire in Vanuatu over a new by-law, prohibiting menstruating women from operating and selling food at markets and road side stalls. Also, tension brews in the Kingdom of Tonga between the monarchy and parliament in the lead up to the election.
New Zealand has suspended two years of aid payments – worth $30 million – to the Cook Islands, signalling deteriorating relations between the two countries.
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